Legal Opinion
Parker v. Wright
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Decided December 12, 1928PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mrs. Dora M. Wright died in 1916 leaving her estate to her six children; a sixth each to three outright, and a share each to three to be held in trust by her executors, to pay them the income for life. Miss Emily Wright, one of the latter, had the power to appoint her share by will. The two sons, William M. Wright and Edward H. Wright, and Chauncey G. Parker, a son-in-law, were appointed executors. The will gave $1,000 to each "as compensation for their services and no more." They paid themselves the sums in 1921. Mr. William M. Wright and Mr. Parker filed their account to December 31st,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Ordinary v. Connolly & American Bonding Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1909
- In re the Estate of HibblerNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1910
- Pitney v. EversonSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1886
- Heath v. MaddockSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1914
- In re the estate of HibblerSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1911
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3Cited by9 opinions
- Henney v. ErtlNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1950
- In Re Armour's WillSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1960
- In Re Bessemer Trust CompanyNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1976
- Lockwood v. ClarkeNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1945
- In Re Armour's WillNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1960
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